There's been a lot of much-needed redevelopment in Manchester over recent years, Tony; the city is barely recognisable. The IRA weren't messing about with that bomb, I heard the blast in Stockport, miles away. Scary times.

I think most Mancunians would agree that the Arndale Centre was a big mistake. Still, since that was built, developments have generally been of a far higher standard. The introduction of the Metrolink, (trams to you and me), has seen pedestrianisation of much of the inner city and that's a huge improvement.